Ministry of Public Health, the Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care Corporation, and Naufar Center organized today, Tuesday, a march on the National Sport Day, with the participation of several leading figures and employees of the health sector, at Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City. On this occasion, many sports, entertainment, and awareness activities were held for employees and their families.
Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, stressed the great importance of the Sports Day in promoting community awareness of sports and its role in improving health, which demonstrates the keen interest of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, in the health and well-being of the population.
Her Excellency pointed out that the theme of this year’s Sports Day “The Choice is Yours” embodies the importance of involving community members in maintaining their health by adopting healthy lifestyles and exercising as a daily behavior. HE said that this year’s Sports Day focus on the sustainable impact of sport on human life, especially that of the elderly, contributes to empowering them with the knowledge necessary to manage and improve their physical and mental health for a long active life, which supports the MoPH’s health strategies and programs aiming at achieving a healthy future for the population.
Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari said: “The collaborative efforts of all entities and society in celebrating Sports Day, for over a decade, have effectively contributed to intensifying awareness of the importance of exercising among members of society for a long healthy life.”
“What characterizes this National Sports Day 2023 is that it comes after all municipalities of the State of Qatar had received the title of healthy cities from the World Health Organization, becoming the first in the world to receive this title for all its municipalities. Healthy cities provide sustainable and healthier options for members of the community, and encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles, including sports and physical activities in a healthy environment, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030,” HE added.
In celebration of the Sports Day, the Ministry and health sector institutions organized a variety of activities for employees and their families, including a running competition, fitness activities for adults and children, team matches, and many other activities.
Awareness was promoted for participants about ways to reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, as part of the “Employees Wellbeing and Wellness Program”, which is an initiative of human resources departments in the public health sector. The benefits of health and fitness in the lives of individuals, are also emphasized, Both personally and professionally.
The Ministry of Public Health and The Ministry of Sports and Youth also participated in organizing activities for the elderly in Aspire Park, with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles for them through a variety of innovative activities.
The Ministry of Public Health urges community members to exercise and engage in physical activities as a daily behavior, which contributes to improving the quality of life, and enhances the physical and psychological health of community members.
Source: Ministry of Public Health